Religious Liberty: The American Experiment

All lessons feature background essays, primary source analysis, and many engaging activities, prepared by a team of historians and First Amendment experts. The five-lesson curriculum is tied to national civics, history, and social studies standards. Your students will:

Explore the impact of extraordinary religious diversity in the colonies

Understand how the Constitution and the First Amendment protects religious liberty

Analyze George Washington's Letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island